Gordon Brisker needs no introduction
to jazz fans. He played lead tenor in that glorious Woody Herman Four
Brothers band of 1962. That would have been enough to keep most people
going, but Gordon went on from there to work with Lionel Hampton, Louie
Bellson, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Anita ODay, Bobby Shew, and
the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. As a clinician and instructor Gordon
has taught at the University of Hawaii, San Diego State University, Mana
College of Wellington, New Zealand, Cincinnati College/Conservatory of
Music, Fullerton College, Ohlone College and the Berklee College of Music
in Boston Massachusetts.

This is a beautiful recording,
both musically and technical. From Mike Nock's truly exciting piano, coaxing
along playfully behind the soloists, then exploding into almost volcanic
energy when he takes off in full flight, to Billy Hart's spirited drumming.
Billy should know how to do this in a group this size, having already
done so with Wes Montgomery, Herbie Hancock and Stan Getz. But driving
them all there is Anthony Cox, one of my very favourite bass players.
Tim Hagans is sheer delight to listen to, as always; one of my very favourite
trumpet players.

Brisker plays inspirational
solos on these takes, with that pure tenor sound that we knew and loved
in the old days, before it became fashionable to attack the horn with
malice aforethought. Brisker is cool, and I like that in a man.